IABM BaM Awards winners list reveals latest trends in media tech

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The winners of IABM’s new Broadcast and Media awards (BaMs) were announced at IABM’s BaM Awards party on 10th April at NAB Show 2018. The winners, across ten new categories described by the BaM Content Chain: Creator to Consumer which was itself unveiled by IABM at the show, were selected from an initial 100+ submissions.

The winning entries represent the changing nature of media technology with most of the winners making use of next-gen technologies such as immersive tech, Cloud based services and AI tech as well as representing the major issues facing the industry like cybersecurity, monetisation, streaming, increased mobile consumption, and handling huge volumes of data.

The judging was carried out by a panel of more than 40 non-affiliated, expert judges, each with specialist expertise in one or more of the awards categories. John Ive, IABM Director of Strategic Insight, who chaired the judging panel, said: “Changing and updating the awards categories this year has received a tremendous response, not only in quantity but also in the quality and breadth of entries. Traditional products and services still feature strongly but are joined by many applications representing new technologies and business models. The BaM Awards represent a real window on the future of the broadcast and media industry.”

IABM's new indsutry model - the BAM Content Chain is structured around a common definition of the creative, technical and business processes from creation to consumption – and the technology employed at every step, whether software, hardware, cloud or managed service. This approach makes The BaM Content Chain equally valid for media, broadcast and content businesses of any scale as well as technology vendors. The winners in the ten new categories based on this model were the following:

CreateSachtler and Vinten - flowtech Camera Tripod Technology“It is unusual to see such a radical rethink of the humble tripod. A reinvention of one of the most basic pieces of kit used in location production. It is the new gold-standard for camera tripods.”

ProduceVizrt - Viz Libero AR augmented reality sports analysis“Adding real excitement to studio coverage and tapping into the trend for AR to allow fans and presenters to analyse the plays and get closer to the action. This will add the wow factor to sports coverage. Great looking graphics and integration. Opens up new possibilities for production and storytelling styles; impact is directly visible to the audience.”

ManagePrime Focus Technologies – Secure Subtitling Tool for Pre-release content“A very nice solution to an area where growing regulatory requirements require disproportionate resource to meet. Addresses the real issues with a convincing explanation of how the solution will help address these. Good example of applying AI-like technology. Improves content security. Combines tech, AI and humans.”

PublishZOO Digital – ZOOdubs cloud dubbing service“A cloud-based dubbing solution helps to solve distance and access to voice talent in a flexible way that shows great use of cloud technologies. It is delivering real results for users. Important to have scalable, on-demand cloud dubbing capability for international distribution.”

MonetizeNPAW (Nice People At Work) - YOUBORA AI 2018“Puts data at the heart of end-users’ monetization strategy, leveraging artificial intelligence for ad and sub monetization. Includes a variety of possible use cases, including bitrate optimization, personalization and customer retention applicable to different monetization models.”

ConsumeNeuLion - NeuLion Digital Platform Advanced Mobile Experience“Excellent focus on the mobile market. This is the main viewing screen for millennials. Complete solution giving broadcasters the tool to deliver an excellent experience on mobile devices. This is key to watching more video and sports on mobile devices. Interactive graphics / data visualization, video adaptation on smaller screens, recommendations, offline viewing make it a clear winner.”

ConnectDejero - Dejero CellSat: Connectivity when you need it, where you need it.“Clever and innovative system that combines the best aspects of Ku-band satellite and cellular modem technology into a package that can deliver contribution feeds in virtually any circumstance.”

StoreObject Matrix – MatrixStore: storage re-imagined“As we move to Cloud services an innovative hybrid approach is ideal for security of data. Enables hybrid on-premise and cloud-based workflows, and support for the industry standard IMF format and media metadata. A high-end product able to operate with the high resolution mastering video formats.”

SupportSonifex Ltd - AVN-PXH12, AES67 Stream Mix Monitor“The product lives up to its reputation. It is not complex but extremely functional which the “user” environment really appreciates.”

ProjectNEP Group & Discovery Networks - Cloud-Based MAM System for the Olympic Games“Using a cloud-based solution as the MAM platform for one of the highest-profile broadcasting events such as the Olympic Games is a brave decision, and successfully utilizing it to deliver all of the Olympic content to 50 territories in 21 languages is a great achievement.”

The winning entries will automatically be submitted for IABM’s prestigious Peter Wayne Award, with the winner announced at the IABM Annual International Business Conference and Awards in December 2018.

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